Stories from the Frontline

First Responders

Tom Sherwood

June 7, 2025

Not All Wounds Are Visible: The Hidden Mental Health Toll of First Responders

For those on the front lines, trauma doesn't always end when the shift does. Police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs routinely face situations the average person can barely imagine. Yet, behind the uniforms and stoic expressions, many are silently carrying psychological wounds that never fully heal.

First RespondersMental Health

5 min

Awareness

Tom Sherwood

May 30, 2025

Breaking the Silence: A Deep Dive into Military Sexual Trauma and PTSD

When we discuss trauma in military contexts, the conversation typically gravitates towards combat-related experiences. Yet, there is another, deeply damaging trauma that remains hidden beneath layers of stigma and silence: Military Sexual Trauma (MST).

Military Sexual TraumaMST

7 min

Impact

Martin Lukac, PhD

May 21, 2025

Why You Should Support Sentra: The Impact of Your Contribution

When you're awake at 3 AM, struggling with trauma or overwhelming anxiety, professional help often feels impossibly far away. Mental health services are stretched thin... That's where Sentra steps in—and where your support can genuinely change lives.

Support SentraImpact

6 min

Leadership

Tom Sherwood

May 19, 2025

A Letter from Our CEO: Why Sentra Exists

My journey from watching 9/11 as a child to founding Sentra, and why we're building AI-powered support for those who serve others.

CEO LetterMission

5 min

Healthcare

Tom Sherwood

May 18, 2025

The Silent Crisis: PTSD and Mental Health Among Healthcare Workers

We talk often—and rightly—about the toll trauma takes on military veterans and first responders. But some of the most unspoken suffering happens in hospital corridors, ambulance bays, and emergency wards. Healthcare workers, especially those in emergency medicine, trauma units, and critical care, are exposed to relentless pressure, traumatic events, and emotional exhaustion. Over time, this doesn’t just lead to burnout—it becomes chronic, cumulative trauma.

PTSDHealthcare Workers

2 min

Research

Martin Lukac, PhD

May 17, 2025

From Pilot to Proof: Evaluating Sentra's AI Therapy Assistant

We conducted a comprehensive pilot study with 22 participants to evaluate Sentra's AI therapy assistant. The results show promising therapeutic impact with 82% reporting stress relief and 100% feeling supported.

ResearchAI Therapy

6 min

Awareness

Tom Sherwood

May 12, 2025

Mental Health Awareness Week: Lifting the Invisible Load of Service Life

Every May, Mental Health Awareness Week floods our feeds with colour-themed campaigns and self-care tips. Yet the people who run toward danger so the rest of us can walk away—the military, first responders and frontline clinicians—still carry their burdens in near-silence.

Mental Health AwarenessService Life

3 min

Wellbeing

Tom Sherwood

May 11, 2025

Companionship and PTSD: What the Research Tells Us

PTSD is often referred to as an invisible wound, but the path to healing doesn’t need to be invisible too. One of the most consistent findings in trauma research is that companionship—being seen, heard, and understood by another person—plays a vital role in recovery.

PTSDCompanionship

2 min

Technology

Tom Sherwood

May 4, 2025

AI, Personalisation, and the Future of Scalable Companionship

Mental health services around the world are under pressure. Demand is skyrocketing, particularly for trauma-informed care, but access remains limited. Waiting times are long, especially in public systems. Cost is a barrier for many. And there simply aren’t enough therapists to go around.

AIPersonalisation

2 min

Community

Tom Sherwood

April 28, 2025

The Work of Many: Charities Changing the Landscape of Trauma Support

Sentra doesn’t exist in a vacuum—and we wouldn’t want it to. We stand on the shoulders of incredible organisations that have been serving veterans, first responders, and their families for decades. These charities have shaped the support landscape and continue to be lifelines for thousands.

CharitiesTrauma Support

2 min